Security in Pilton and the surrounding area had been a major issue for Mr Eavis, and 35 crimes had been recorded in the village and in the festival car parks.

Mendip District Council had initially refused to give the festival a licence because of concerns about crime in Pilton, but a spokesman for the authority told BBC News Online on Sunday the situation was "very satisfactory", adding the biggest source of complaints had been the number of fireworks let off by revellers.

Mr Eavis said on Sunday: "Things are looking very, very good for the future with the council and the village.

"Last night was the first night ever when I haven't had a phone call in the night from some irate neighbour."

He is already planning 2004's festival - saying he already had three headliners lined up with Prince already confirmed for next year's event.

Asked if Oasis would be one of next year's headliners he said: "You can draw your own conclusions. I'm not saying."

Mr Eavis also said he hoped Sir Paul McCartney would play.

After this year's 112,500 tickets sold out in a record 18 hours, Mr Eavis said he was unlikely to increase the capacity, but planned to set up a database of ticket-holders to allow fans to come once every other year.